《Meanest Mob》66. The Critic
Advertisement
I was surprised by Bonbon’s reveal. Leneya, the masked woman, was really an enemy. I know that I can’t take Bon’s words for granted, but I can’t help but believe him or her, context-wise, as she even shared with me quite an appalling secret related to my Mental World.
Apparently, the Dreamers, the organization the transmigrators formed originated from my Mental World. These people have one desire, to free the chained fallen god inside me. Through Bon, I learned that many of these transmigrators are already walking in this world.
Also.
Bonbon is actually a woman!! The shock is just too much. What is next? You'll tell me Prof Merrick is actually gay? But there are more.
The most daunting of all— in the predicted next three months, the academy won’t just be fighting a war. The academy would face certain destruction. From Bon’s lips, she confidently claimed that all of the known villains in the novel will appear on that fateful day.
This predicted three months, there would be a conjoined attack of several nefarious organizations. Their goals range from abducting certain students, assassinating a few teachers, and making a phony war in decorative boastfulness. That should’ve been it, but with the Dreamers on top, that changes the whole situation.
With awakening the fallen god added to the agenda, this has gone beyond a full-blown war. All too chaotic to be even deservedly called war, you might as well call it a doomsday event. Clearly, there aren’t any sides, which will make this war all more chaotic.
“Why are you telling me this?” I ask Bon, my hand suddenly went for her small squirrel body. I’ll only need a second to squish the life out of her.
Bon with her squeaky voice protested my violent act. “Stop this, it’s your brother. He sent me for this!!”
So many revelations in one day. In the end, I parted with Bon. Literally, I threw her with a merciless fastball. Midair, she transformed into a sparrow, what an ass. I’d love to see her splash some blood, but I left her be.
If this does really include my brother, then I don’t know anymore. I perched on a tree waiting for the exercise, Dog’s Death, to end.
I contemplated what my next steps should be. Can Bonbon be trusted? How many times this world will be rewritten?
First, I have to verify the facts. In order to do that, I have to get a certain someone on my side. This is too much of a gamble, but given that my enemies are in the shadows and I am not, it is necessary that I take this risk.
Advertisement
The exercise uneventfully ended. All of the students of Class-A returned to their camp with Prof Lockheed waiting. I look at my classmates with faked sympathy.
“Hey, how is everyone doing?” I approached Pedro.
“Terrible,” He succinctly replied. “I almost got Hitch killed. Luckily, I was able to return him to the dorm. I kind of used my ability to cross that distance though. The sophomores are ruthless, they are literally killing pups to get their dog tags.”
Unbelievable. I am flummoxed. Really? Did you name your dog Hitch? And most of all, you used your Special Ability without my permission.
Aware of my death stare, Pedro sweated. “I… am sorry, I won’t do it again.”
“This is my only warning to you. I swear…” I warned him, while exasperated.
Only Deron was able to protect his little pup. Lorie also was able to bring her pup to the camp, however, the terrier didn’t still make it as it bled to death.
Most of the students didn’t return with their dogs. Not even a collar. Pierre came out of the thickets and was carrying several bloody dog tags. The other students looked at Pierre with hostility.
If it were jealousy, I’d understand. But judging from the prickling gazes and the bloody dog tags, Pierre must’ve gotten them by attacking his fellow classmates.
From the same thickets, Cain alighted. He was carrying one sole bloody dog tag. Oh, I know this story… This is where Cain’s emotional growth started. Looking at Cain’s murderous face, I could tell that emotional growth won’t be coming soon.
There is then Sheila who mysteriously is carrying several clean dog tags. A look of admiration from our classmates was directed at her. I looked then at Jana who for some reason still holding her little puppy, but none of the dog tag.
Class-A-Year-1 has been beaten to the curb. This is the day when the novel’s characters first met their greatest difficulty yet.
I didn’t return to the dorms immediately. I strolled around the East Sector’s plaza for some time. I saw a fountain adorned with fancy angels and all kinds of scriptures. I saw a figure idly sitting by the fountain’s side, she was Eliya Endshire.
I’d love to approach her, but not today. I surveyed the surroundings, and finally, my eyes landed on a peculiar bust of the first principal of Heromaker academy. I see that it’s missing an ear. I can’t tell if it's Pedro’s doing, but that guy is definitely doing a good job.
Yesterday, I saw him attaching a penis to a maiden’s statue, which is laugh-worthy by all means. I did not task him to vandalize for my amusement. This vandalism would help us find secret passageways in the academy which by all means will help me for my benefit.
Advertisement
Pedro's vandalism is technically a type of scouting mission. If you break enough stuff, you'll be surprised by how secretive some places here in the academy were. Pedro doesn't know that though.
Now, on with the peculiar bust in front of me.
Under the bust’s chin is a trigger. No one is around to see it including the blind Eliya, so I went for it. I pressed the button, and a contraption was activated underground. Stairs were suddenly presented to me. Without dallying, I immediately descended.
There is no light underground like how I described this place in the novel. So, it will be a little difficult for me to navigate around. Luckily, I prepared beforehand.
I lighted a torch in my hand with a matchstick. This world does have flashlights, but unlike the luxury items such as ballpens and whiteboards, a flashlight is classified equipment. So, I have to make use of this stupid torch.
Reminded that this world is actually far from the 21st century I was so used to, I suck it up, and move on. Ugh. I fucking hate staying in this tunnel every minute of it.
Out of nowhere, a voice called to me. “Come here,” it says.
It’s finally time. I tried to fix my hair, and despite being dark, I believe I did quite a good job of it. The truth though is that nothing really changed. I followed the voice that told me to come.
“Come here, you stupid student.” The voice repeated. I continued walking forwards without a care for the world. Suddenly, the floor opened up swallowing me whole.
Gravity claimed me and I let it be. Before I even knew it, I was sliding into a dark tunnel already. Five minutes later, I saw light.
Exiting the dark tunnel, I dropped on a rather comfy chair.
Because of the sudden lights, it took me some time to adjust. Taking over my bearings, I saw Zren, the 5th head professor coldly staring at me.
“Hello there, I love your hair cut bro.” I don’t know if he took it positively, but he’s clearly not smiling.
No longer is Zren awkward, instead, I feel an invisible pressure weighing over me. Though he is considered to be the weakest among Peak-grade heroes, I still can’t underestimate this man in front of me.
“I come in peace. I am aware that this place of yours, is bugged with lots of bombs. I won’t take any risk so please calmly remove your thumb from the dangerous red button under your desk.” I calmly told him.
Zren, he’s my purpose for coming here. I don’t have any bad intentions for him, but I can’t tell it as good either as what I am about to do comes from selfish reasons.
Because he is remaining too silent about it, I am left with no choice but to talk it out. “You see, I am here to recruit you. I really want you on my team though you are weak and scrawny… uuugh…” That came out wrongly.
Thankfully, Zren is super stoic today and is not showing me any expression.
“Ahem… ahem… It’s like this… I am an alien…like I am not from this world.” Still, no reaction so I continued.
“And it’s like there’s an entity inside me that have a god-complex and there are like fanatics out there hiding in the shadows… It’s super scary, so I can understand if you don’t want to jump on my ship.”
Zren emotionlessly soundly nodded. “Hmmm…” It was just a silent hum, but that means at least something, right? So, I continued.
“It’s like, you see, my cognition tampered, memories manipulated… Stuff like that. Now, I can’t trust myself with my decisions anymore. I am in dire need of a critic right now, you know, a person who will tell me what ‘not’ to do. Maaan, I am just super stressed about these things.”
I acted as if I were super chill about it, but I am getting tired of it. The debacle after the enrollment arc, the self-proclaimed fallen god inside me, the two parallel memories of different versions of me, and now… I have an army of dangerous otherworlders like me who are planning to turn the academy upside down.
Is this even the novel I know? It might as well be about me? Wait, it’s about me! The title is Meanest Mob, right? However, where is the meanest in that? I am more like a tortured mob right now.
“Fine, I understand. I’ll join you.” He abruptly said.
“Yeah, I know right? Sorry for wasting your time… I am going no— wait, what did you say?”
Advertisement
- In Serial836 Chapters
Keyboard Immortal
A lightning strike transmigrated Zu An into another world. In that world, he was known as the trash of Brightmoon City, but for some reason, he was married to the gorgeous and highly talented daughter of the Chu clan? What? I'm a transmigrator but I don't have any talent for cultivation? Why are there so many people out for my life? And most importantly of all, how in the world did I get on the bed of my sister-in-law on my wedding night?!It was a nightmarish starting point for Zu An, but fortunately, as a famed keyboard warrior in his previous life, the world gave him a keyboard in this life too so that he could turn things around. Through his trolling and flaming, he shall stand atop the corpses of his burned enemies and rise to the top of the world!
8 7148 - In Serial163 Chapters
Rising from the Depths
Earth is bought and fused with two other alien planets, but before the new overlords take total control, the System gives the original inhabitants one last chance to reclaim their fates. Stuck on an unfamiliar world in the midst of sentient creatures and savage monsters, humanity will struggle to survive until they learn to adapt to their harsh, new reality. However, Silas could ask for little more as the calamity provides him with the opportunity to turn his wreck of a life around and finally face the mess he once ran away from. Little does he know of the terrible foes he will face on the way, the grand powers he will gain, and the legions he will command. Author’s note: System-regulated Apocalypse story following a powerful (but not overpowered) MC and the village that he helps set up. While it is graphic, it isn't overly dark. Now complete!
8 361 - In Serial23 Chapters
The Slightly Late Show (Comedy, Late Night Talk Show Progression Fantasy)
Updates 5 days a week. Monday through Friday. A kobold learns about the art of late night television and the world is never the same. Clckja’djzx was your average kobold - cowardly, loyal to his abusive dragon master, a lifelong union member, etc. That all changed when he found a Zune, filled with episodes of The Very Late Show. Now, Clckja’djzx will stop at nothing to meet his idol - TV host, comedian, and interviewer extraordinaire, Guy Blanco. Clckja’djzx, newly christened Zune, soon finds that the wider world is far more treacherous than the warrens of his youth. Denounced by the dragon he formerly served, hunted by a vengeful gunslinger from Earth, and in a dire search for better ratings, Zune has his work cut out for him. But not even the fated apocalypse, the gods trying to stop it, or a lack of electricity can get in the way of an enthusiastic kobold’s mission to share the beauty of the late night television with the citizens of Absurdia. Or can they? Find out on this episode of The Slightly Late Show, with your host, Zune!
8 284 - In Serial6 Chapters
The Harmony of Redemption
Yoka Songra is a beautiful but sharp fox spirit who, one day, faces an unexpected foe. She tried her best to defeat them, but is cast off a broken bridge, losing her memories in the process. Now it is up to her to fix what she lost, and tackle the many mysteries surrounding her past, present, and future. Along the way she will meet many friends, from strange to wholesome, as well as enemies she never thought possible, with the hope that one day, peace may come. Hope you enjoy! (Feedback is appreciated)
8 161 - In Serial115 Chapters
A Cursed Life.
In a continent ravaged by war between humans and magical beings, an orphan child has taken residence at the bastion of hope in the human kingdom. Though displaying incredible dexterity, his terrible luck pins him against foes he could not hope to defeat. A chance encounter with thugs leaves him stabbed and left for dead. With an intense desire to live, he awakens the innate and powerful darkness magic to bolster his life and take back what others have stolen from him. This chronicles his journey as he learns to harness his power, whether it is for good or evil, you'll have to read and find out. To everyone interested in this story, I have every intention to finish it, but chapters will be very slow since I am going to college. If my studies allow me any spare time I will update the story and write a new chapter.
8 186 - In Serial18 Chapters
The Dao of Eros
Synopsis Power, glory, happiness, revenge, love, lust, knowledge... Everyone has desires. What do you want more than anything else? What would you sacrifice to achieve your goals? How strong must you become before you are satisfied? Levi Ares was just another random virgin on Earth, when he was mercilessly cut down at the age of twenty. However, it turns out that death isn't really the end. Thrust into a brand new and magical world, the reincarnated loser must embrace his true destiny! To become a Shaman! Able to form bonds with creepy ghosts and demented hellish ethereal monstrosities, he must abuse his overpowered Innate Talent in order to cultivate fast enough to become an Immortal or whatever... (Warning: This story includes profanity, numbers, humanity, nudity, uncomfortable realism in a fantasy-world, awkward but mild sexual-content, descriptive violence and gore, bizarre and disturbing sexual-content, offensive language, Xianxia, martial arts, plus all of the other things that disclaimers usually have to tell you about. Do not read this if you dislike transportation, virtual reality, fantasy, or other similar genres… or me, because I’m the author.)
8 179

